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--> This book is one of the first few books written in English on Chaozhou culture and history. It compiles information from Chinese and English sources including archive material, newspapers, academic works and publications. It presents a panorama view of the Teochews in Singapore. The book is divided into three sections. The first section covers the history of Chaozhou, the Chaozhou culture, the Teochew ethnicity and the migration of the Teochew people to Southeast Asia. The second section covers the history, activities and contributions of the Teochews in Singapore from the 19th century. The third section covers core elements of the Chaozhou culture, including customs and practices, cuisine and tea culture, performing arts and craftworks. With carefully selected photos, pictures and comprehensive accounts, this book takes the general readers on a fascinating journey of the Teochew heritage. For those who wish to continue learning more about Chaozhou culture and history, a selected bibliography is provided at the end of the book. --> Sample Chapter(s) Preface Foreword by George Yeo Foreword by Ng Chee Meng Origin --> Contents: Roots: Origin Language Migration to Southeast Asia New Home: Teochews in Singapore Traditional Occupations and Trades Education Teochew Organisations Activities Culture: Beliefs, Customs and Practices Cuisine & Tea Culture Vernacular Architecture Performing Arts Folk Crafts --> --> Readership: General readers interested in Teochew culture and history. --> Teochews in Singapore;Migration;Education;Trade;Cuisine;Tea;Teochew Ethnicity;Customs;Architecture;Performing Arts;Culture and History00